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Game entry

Crimson Desert

2026 · Action-adventure · PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S · Pearl Abyss

Crimson Desert is ranked no. 3,960 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,411 and 42% of duels won. The pairing that comes up most often sets it against Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception: 3 duels settled, 2 to 1. Measured against its own family, it climbs to no. 50 out of 141 (2026).

World rank

no. 3,960

ELO score

1,411

Wins

42%

Duels played

88

About Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Embark on a journey as the Greymane Kliff and restore what has been lost. Explore uncharted lands, fight against threats that stand in your way, and discover the wonders the world has in store.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,411 ELO points over the last 215 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

In the same genre

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  3. 14 Metal Gear Solid1998 · Action-adventure 1,922
  4. 24 Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain2015 · Action-adventure 1,900
  5. 36 Batman: Arkham City2011 · Action-adventure 1,885

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The standing

Where Crimson Desert ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Crimson Desert stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 50 out of 141 (2026).

Where Crimson Desert ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 3,960 5,110
Action-adventure 275 332
2020s 654 945
2026 50 141

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